Marie Crist was born in Astoria, Oregon and while her family has maintained a home in Kentucky throughout the later part of her childhood and into the present day, she never developed a sense of standing still. Her parents traveled with their children constantly, with home being a place that was used only for an occasional rest and recharge. With these frequent moves and accompanying need to adapt to new circumstances and people, Marie developed a sense of independence and adventure that has served her well.
Marie has taken an interest in the welfare of more...